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thread starter Matterizer Jul 08 2010 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

So, I've tried 50k+ times to make mayonnaise, but it just dont work. Whatever recipe I use, it just looks like I'm trying to whisk water. I add the oil at a reaaaally slow pace, but it still doesn't thicken. I really liked cooking, but this has just made me hate it all together. I've never failed at making anything AT all before, but this has really just taken all inspiration to cook out of me.

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sevenxxxx 07/08/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Uhhh u need more ingredients then oil?

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Evany 07/08/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

What ingredients are you using, sir?

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Sekn 07/08/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Pretty sure you need one of those blender stick things. Here's a good tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz0fLT_k3_U

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Matterizer + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I use 3 egg yolks, and 300ml of vegetable oil. I tried olive oil the first time, but it was too strong a taste, but it never thickened anyways. A bit of seasonings, and a tablespoon of lemon juice. @ above : I tried once exactly how he did it, but the egg yolk just run up into the oil, and turned into yellow watery stuff.

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MyNaginata 07/08/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I dunno, try salt?

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ShintaRx 07/08/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Peanut or Safflower oil is the best way to go. Sometimes I even use sunflower oil. 1 egg yolk first, 1 drop of oil at a time with an electric mixer. If you don't have one than use a whisk, but it might not turn out as great. After a while you can start adding the oil at a faster pace, while its emulsifying. Once you notice the oil starting to separate from the egg, stop mixing it. Have another yolk ready in another bowl. Beat it til its sticky, and add in the other mixture a spoonful at a time while mixing, til its all together. You can add in a 3rd yolk at this time if you want. Add in the rest of the oil slowly, then finish it off with a hint of lemon juice, preferably fresh squeezed. Hope this helps.

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Sekn 07/08/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] Matterizer : I use 3 egg yolks, and 300ml of vegetable oil. I tried olive oil the first time, but it was too strong a taste, but it never thickened anyways. A bit of seasonings, and a tablespoon of lemon juice. @ above : I tried once exactly how he did it, but the egg yolk just run up into the oil, and turned into yellow watery stuff. [/quote] You sure you did exactly as he did it? Stick blender, eggs at the bottom and blending starting at the bottom? If so, then I don't know what's the problem.

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Matterizer + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I used salt. xD I don't see how salt will thicken it though. =/ above : Yes, exactly as he did. Eggs at bottom blah blah. The yolks just broke, and rose to the top, making all the oil yellow.

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Gaga + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Mayonnaise is nasty, just make something else

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[quote] Matterizer : I used salt. xD I don't see how salt will thicken it though. =/ above : Yes, exactly as he did. Eggs at bottom blah blah. The yolks just broke, and rose to the top, making all the oil yellow. [/quote] Maybe the God of cooking hates you. =[ Why do you need to make HOMEMADE mayonaise anyway?

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Ugh, but everything else I make is good, Its just the mayonnaise just wont make itself. D: above : I dont like the mayonnaise they sell in stores, and I heard home made is much better tasting, and its better for you. (I'm not saying its good for you, just that the store mayo is worse.)

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ashesofasoul 07/08/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Whisk it faster

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Matterizer 07/08/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] ashesofasoul : Whisk it faster [/quote] I've tried whisking by hands, I've tried blenders, I've tried electric whisks, everything that mixes. It just dont work.

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Sekn + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Here, try doing it exactly as in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOymdsYMoqQ Should listen too, he gives kind of good tips.

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